Chapter 12: WELCOME TO THE TEAM TETSUO
The sound of basketball shoes rubbing on court echoes throughout the whole gym after school. The team was training in a three player drill which requires stamina and quick passes. Yukio started with the ball from the middle, he passes it to Takahiro and then he ran behind him taking his place.
Takahiro who is now in the middle passes the basketball to Hayato and then he ran behind him as quickly as possible to get to the other half of the court. After Hayato receives the ball it was immediately passed to Yukio and Yukio immediately swung the ball to Takahiro who then scores a layup completing the drill.
You're surprisingly keeping up with us Nakajima , not bad said Takahiro as he wiped his face with his shirt. And even after sustaining a severe injury, how is your leg right now? Asked Yukio. It's good, feels like it wasn't even broken to begin with, I'm fully healed up and ready said Hayato.
Oh I see , well then at least you'll survive Nanaho's harsh training regiments said Takahiro. Alright guys let's run that drill again, but this time Hayato will be scoring said Yukio, both Takahiro and Hayato agreed.
That's the spirit guys keep it up!! Shouted Nanaho.
In a corner of the gym Shino was tasked with learning how to dribble a basketball. Fukazawa-senpai am I dribbling the ball right? Asked Shino as he dribbles the ball.
Not bad, but your form is a little crooked and slightly weird, however it will improve overtime if you keep at it said Nanaho as she gave Shino a thumbs up. I see thank so much said Shino as he got fired up for training. Here let me help, just straighten your back like this, keep your off hand up .
This will train your muscles to subconsciously do it and protect the ball from defenders. You'll want to practice holding up your head as well so you can be able to see everything around you said Nanaho. Like this? Asked Shino as he did everything Nanaho showed him. Yes that's much better keep it up.
In the same corner of the gym stands an agitated Noboru doing dribbling drills . Dammit!! Why am I over here doing the basics, I should be over there with my seniors on the court not in a corner dribbling a damn ball Noboru said to himself angrily.
I can't take this anymore!!! Why should a naturally talented athlete as my self be placed in a corner doing dribbling drills with this amateur said Noboru . Amateur!!? Is he talking about me? Shino asked himself.
Haven't we been over this yesterday, I've already explained that you need the basic fundamentals of basketball in order to become effective on the court, which you lack said Nanaho logically. My dribbling is actually decent, so there's no need to work on it look said Noboru as he tries to dribble the basketball through his legs but ended up fumbling it.
See I told you that you need the basics, learning how to control the ball while you dribble will prevent any turnovers said Nanaho. The basketball Noboru fumbled rolls at Tesuo's feet and he takes it up.
Oh, it's Kawaguchi the main talk of class 1T , why are you here? Asked Noboru curiously. I wonder why Kawaguchi is here said Shino to himself. Oh Kawaguchi, what brings you here? Asked Nanaho.
Tetsuo passes the ball to Noboru and then he spoke. I am here to join the basketball team of course. Oh, I see why the sudden change of heart? I thought you had a lot of responsibilities at home said Yukio.
Let's just say that my passion for the sport influenced me to join and leave it at that said Tetsuo. Okay that works for us, it doesn't really matter why you want to join I'm just glad that you did, welcome to the team Tetsuo Kawaguchi said Yukio as he shaked his hand.
The captain is trying to hide it but he's boiling with excitement said Nanaho as she smiled, maybe this year you'll achieve your dream Yukio said Nanaho as she reminisce the past. So you're the first year who wanted to be our manager this season, nice to meet you, I'm Yukio Hamaguchi and you are? Asked Yukio as he smiled.
Nanaho Fukazawa is my name. I see , what a nice name , it suits you, well lets do our best Fukazawa . No, we will definitely make it this time around now that he has help said Nanaho to herself.
Hey Tetsuo it been a couple of days haven't it? Said Hayato. Tetsuo looked at Hayato confused. You and your class did well against us in the mini tournament, I look forward to playing along side you. I'm sorry but who are you? Asked Tetsuo. Huh! So you already forgot about me , oh well said Hayato disappointed.
Tetsuo puts on his training gears and tied his shoe laces and stood up to test out his new shoes. It fits perfectly, my sister sure knows a lot about shoes Tetsuo said to himself.
Big brother, your feet are quite huge that the store owner barely has any shoes that will fit said Usagi. My feet aren't really that big for my height. Well I wear size six and a half so compared to mine they are quite big. Well , I guess that's true. Wait this one looks perfect doesn't it big brother, with a nice green and black colour combo, try it on.
That pair of shoes is quite durable and very flexible for athletes such as yourself young man, so what do you say? Will you purchase this shoe? Asked the shoe store owner. Yes, I'll take them. Great it's good to spend the money you earn on yourself every once in a while.
I'll definitely put them to good use, thanks Usagi. Before we continue can you please show me that beautiful shot you did during gym session said Yukio. Yes , I would like to see it as well said Yukio.
Tetsuo took up a basketball, dribbles it and then shoots a three pointer which swishes . No matter how many times I see it I just can't believe how perfect your form is , the sound of the basketball hitting the net just has this authentic tune to it said Yukio after he whistled.
Yes you're right, not even my shot makes those sounds said Hayato. Tetsuo is truly amazing, he was able to score that shot so effortlessly. I will focus and train harder so that I can be of use for this team. I will not loose to him I will be better!! Shino said to himself as he stated concentrating on his dribbling even more.
Oh hell yeah, we'll definitely be a greater team now that he's here said Noboru all siked up. Alright everyone let's get back to training said Yukio as they all resumed training.
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